127Determination relating to publication of race field information

127 Determination relating to publication of race field information

(1)  Tasracing is to make a determination in relation to the publication of race field information.

(2)  A determination under subsection (1)  –

(a) must specify –

(i) the fee or series of fees payable in respect of a race field information publication approval; and

(ii) the period for which that fee or that series of fees are payable in respect of a race (or class of races) covered by the race field information publication approval; and

(b) is of no effect unless the Minister approves, before the determination takes effect, the fee or series of fees specified in the determination.

(3)  A fee or series of fees specified in a determination under subsection (1) may be expressed by reference to a rate, percentage, average or other calculation.

(4)  Before making a determination under subsection (1) , Tasracing is to conduct a review of the fee or series of fees payable in respect of a race field information publication approval, in consultation with the relevant racing clubs for each code of racing.

(5)  After the Minister has approved the fee or series of fees specified in a determination under subsection (1) , Tasracing is to –

(a) publish the following information on a website operated by, or on behalf of, Tasracing:

(i) the fee or series of fees so approved by the Minister;

(ii) the period specified in the determination as the period for which that fee or that series of fees are payable; and

(b) ensure that the information specified in paragraph (a)  –

(i) is published in accordance with that paragraph at least 14 days before the determination is to take effect; and

(ii) remains so published while the determination has effect.